Project, No Project

[MountainDon]

U.S. Chamber Launches Website Highlighting Clean Energy Projects Delayed by Environmental Groups

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched "Project No Project," an interactive website highlighting the vast number of energy projects that have been delayed or stopped due to opposition by environmental and activist groups, including projects considered "green energy," and those that should move forward as part of President Barack Obama's stimulus plan.

"The reality is that businesses in almost every state have faced local opposition and long delays when they've tried to install new energy producing projects," said William Kovacs, the U.S. Chamber's vice president of Environment, Technology and Regulatory Affairs. "This site points out the insidious nature of these groups who want the U.S. to move away from fossil fuels, but at the same time are screaming 'not in my back yard' when it comes to building not only fossil fuels but just about anything else, including renewable energy projects."

Project No Project is an interactive venture that seeks to tell the story of "Not In My Back Yard" (NIMBY) and its damaging impact on jobs, infrastructure, and economic growth.  The site is designed to offer the truth about NIMBY and radical environmental activism, make government leaders pay attention to this growing problem, and help get the nation's energy program on track.

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http://www.uschamber.com/press/releases/2009/march/090320_environmental.htm

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http://pnp.uschamber.com/

[tanya]

Yeah, renewable nuclear energy isn't something people like ilving with in thier back yards.  In our state though the wind generating plants are growing as fst as anyone would ever imagine and solar is becoming the power of choice for most independant families even here in the coldest part of the state. People feelt hat if they can supplement enough during the warmer months that leaves more dollars for paying the heating costs in the colder parts of the year.  The drop in energy useage also helps keep the power rates low for businesses and others who don't have the capabilities of solar/wind.  I think what we will see inthe future is people not only wanting renewable energy but also the ability to generate that power independantly of the power grids that have the potential to hold us all hostage to their rate increases and infastructure decisions.

[pagan]

The simple fact is people will have to choose something at some point. People don't want nuclear, coal, or wood fired power plants. They also don't want to dam rivers or put wind turbines on ridge lines, yet they want clean, renewable energy. But from what and where? People will also have to accept that they will not be able to have an unlimited supply of electricty fed through the grid at pennies per killowatt without nuclear and coal. Even then the price will continue to rise.